Loves to read and learn. Is interested in other people – although can be forgetful with details not relating to his specific interests.

Has a distaste for hurting others but has the pragmatic outlook of a farmer.

Grew up on a tenant farm (grew wheat & cider apples) in the village of Nempnett Thrubwell. He spent most of his free time studying magic for fun with the hope he could use it to help around the farm.

He studied for four years at the Lyceum to become an Adept and has recently spent the last year as an Adept, marking papers for his Mentor and doing odd jobs the Lyceum assigned him. The Lyceum took payment for odd jobs as it helps them pay the bills including a nominal salary for the Adepts. For Willy, being an Adept largely meant him getting cats out of trees, keys out of sewers, acting as a medium for the recently deceased, or finding out if spouses are cheating on each other. He hasn’t loved the work per se and feels like his abilities were stagnating somewhat; but he was grateful to finally be sending money back home and to no longer be a financial burden.

Additional Notes and Information

Guiding Questions for Character Creation
Why are you here?
The Lyceum was burnt down when he was visiting family back home.

Why would you cooperate with the other characters?
He joined up with Stigandr and Serafina to try and raise funds for themselves by winning the DofB prize.

What are a few things you dislike?
He’s terrified of heights and snakes.

What are a few things you like?
He likes to draw, paint, and listening to bards – especially about heroic adventurers. Alfie, the son of the Thegn (maybe duke now?) of his hometown always had a good yarn to spin in the village pub.

What’s unusual about you?
“Not much! I’m double jointed?... does that count?”

What motivates you?
“I need to make some money to live and to send back home. I also want to bring my mentor back to life and make my family’s investment in me worthwhile.”

What do you value most?
“My family and friends.”

What do you strive for?
“Competence. I’d like to be half-way decent at magic. I dream of being a master and helping my family and friends be comfortable and no longer be at the mercy of others or a bad harvest.”

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